Best of Shinjuku: Izakaya Food Tour (3-4 Stops, 14+ Tastings)
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Enjoy classic Japanese experience at our selected restaurants. Local food & drinks as we journey through Tokyo’s busiest area in Shinjuku.
- 7+ mouth-watering Japanese food tastings, enough for a full dinner meal, served from three selected restaurants.
- Drinks to taste great Izakaya style dinner. You may also choose your drinks (Beer, Sake & other drinks). Non-alcoholic beverages are also available.
- Explore Shinjuku visiting famous must-see spots as well as hidden gems. Enjoy unique views of Tokyo’s neon town, Kabukicho. It requires 1~2km of walking.
Please let us know if you have any food restrictions at least a week before the tour date. We cannot accommodate last minute food requests. Vegetarian and gluten free options are limited.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please message us if you have any food restrictions at least a week before the tour date. We cannot accommodate last minute food requests. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options are limited.
What To Expect
Nishishinjuku
After meeting the tour group, we will visit 2-3 local izakayas in the area.
Kabukicho District
We will walk thourgh Kabukicho, the downtown area of Shinjuku. We will also visit one izakaya that is popular among the locals
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Izakaya Food Tour in Shinjuku
What‘s Included
Guided walking tour of the Shinjuku area
Professional Local Tour Guide
Local tips & restaurant recommendations
14+ tastings at 3-4 local izakaya such as grilled skewers, sashimi, local comfort food & more. Eat like a local with our bilingual guide in Tokyo’s after-dark food scene. Menu may vary.
Includes 3 drinks of your choice - sake, local beer, soft drinks, and more.
Gratuity (optional)
Pre-tour sake tasting at 3:30pm (optional)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2,889 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great time
Nick Z,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Both our guides did a great job walking us through the different variety of foods that we tried. Would highly recommend the tour to anyone visiting Tokyo.
Food Tour
581ariai,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hawaii Joe great guide come ready to eat!
Izekaya food tour - highly recommend
Louise M,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nobu was our guide today. He was very funny and accommodating of our 10yo. The tour was informative and interesting. Having a personal guide was fantastic! Highly recommend this tour!
Fun, tasty, and memorable experien
900kariannej,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The food was amazing, and we loved being encouraged to try local specialties. The guide was super friendly and entertaining. A perfect mix of great food and cultural insight.
A fun and engaging tour
kuriany,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mr. Nobu was our guide who took us around multiple streets and food spots while telling us more about the history and introducing us to new food we would have never tried without him. His comedy lightened the mood and he made sure everyone was included in the conversation.
Nobu Nobu
Daydream27238555817,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nobu was great, showed us some amazing spots around Tokyo
Spectacular
605aidenw,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nobu was an amazing tour guide and I loved my experience. He was very funny and welcoming (easy to talk to) I definitely enjoyed my food tour and would rate it 5 stars because of Nobu.
Great food tour
488renoc,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great food tour! Nobu was a great tour guide. We went to unique and great spots. The gyoza was a favorite. Highly recommend.
Lovely time w Nobu
406shivanis,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful experience with Nobu! Very funny and lively.
A must do with nobu.
T4706GNaustinw,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nobu was very entertaining and funny. He gave very good information and we saw some sites this was a must do experience. The food was also extremely good.
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